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LOV 622

1980 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,484 mi
Last recorded59,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin A4037,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOV 622
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 57,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin A40?

Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
brake binding 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
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LOV 622 is a 1980 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 37,863 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOV 622, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A40 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 46 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LOV 622?

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What year was LOV 622 registered?

LOV 622 is a 1980 Austin A40, first registered on 11 July 1980.

Is LOV 622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOV 622 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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